The Banner Saga, released today on PC and Mac, is a single-player epic Viking RPG from indie developer Stoic and indie publisher Versus Evil. The game was recently announced as an IGF (Independent Games Festival) finalist for Excellence in Visual Arts, with honorable mentions for Excellence in Audio and Design.

The Banner Saga features impressive 2D art/animation and a unique combat system, along with a cast of memorable characters The choices you make determine not only the outcome of your personal story, but the survival of an entire civilization.

The game also boasts an original score by Grammy-nominated, two-time BAFTA award-winning composer Austin Wintory conducting The Dallas Winds orchestra, and YouTube sensations Peter Hollens, Malukah and Taylor Davis.